This is a great, spacey, deep track with a melancholic atmosphere that’s punctuated by ethereal choruses and soft piano breakdowns. I don’t know much else about this band, but I know that this song is well worth seeking out.

Aretha Franklin – Do Right Woman

What can you say, right? Classic.

Kaiser Chiefs – Boxing Champ

A lesser-known, slower, quieter Kaiser Chiefs song from their second album Yours Truly Angry Mob. A great story-song.

Dr. Dre – Let’s Get High

A guilty pleasure if ever there was one. A ridiculously explicit exploration of the various pleasures of the gangsta lifestyle. Great beat, great flow, stupid lyrics, dumb fun.

The Strokes – Red Light

This song features some of my favourite Strokes lyrics. I’d paste the entire song’s lyrics in here if I could. But I can’t. Because I say so. Here’s a sample:

Can’t you see the sky is not the limit no more?
I can see the elevator crash through the floor.
I can still see yesterday sailing away.
Seven billion people who have nothing to say.